Infection with the fungus Coccidioides immitis is commonly diagnosed using a(n) ________ assay

A) precipitation
B) immunoblot
C) direct fluorescent antibody
D) hemagglutination inhibition
E) neutralization


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Serologic Tests That Use Antigens and Corresponding Antibodies
Learning Outcome: 17.10

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